Sandra Shore Airport Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15th, 2019

RE: TOWN HALLS SET FOR JULY 24th and 25TH at 5:30P.M.

Four airlines submitted bids to the US Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program in Quincy. The DOT requested the City submit a recommendation for the bid that best fits the city’s needs. The Aeronautics Committee will be hosting two town halls to hear from each airline and provide time for the public comments and questions. A special Aeronautics Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 25th to vote on a recommendation. A full schedule is attached.

A short survey is available on the GREDF website. We encourage all who have an interest in the air service at Quincy Regional Airport to participate. The full bids can be viewed at www.regulations.gov under docket number DOT-OST-2000-7881. Comments and recommendations can also be made directly to the DOT there.

For questions regarding any of the information provided contact the Airport Administration Office at 217-885-3285 ext. 8.

2019 ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE RECOMMENDATION SCHEDULE

The City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee will be holding a series of public meetings to discuss and recommend the next Essential Air Service contract to the United States Department of Transporation. All are invited and highly encouraged to attend. The schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019: Town Hall, 5:30 p.m. Representatives from Air Choice One and Boutique Air will be in attendance. Each airline will be asked to give a 15 minute presentation and allow for 30 mintues of questions from the committee, council, and public.

Thursday, July 25th, 2019: Town Hall, 5:30 p.m. Representatives from and SkyWest Airlines will be in attendance. Each airline will be asked to give a 15 minute presentation and allow for 30 mintues of questions from the committee, council, and public.

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019: Aeronautics Committee Special Meeting, 12:00 p.m. The Aeronautics Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a recommendation.

Friday, August 9th, 2019: Recommendation Deadline The final recommendation for the next EAS contract is due to the Department of Transportation.

All meetings will take place in Council Chambers at City Hall.

1645 Hwy. 104 ~ Quincy, 62305 ______217-885-3285 ~ fax 217-885-3260______www.quincyregionalairport.com City of Quincy, IL Quincy Regional Airport

2019 Essential Air Service Bids

Average Total Contract Cost Airline Codeshare Aircraft Seats Route(s) Frequency Flight Time Seats per week Aircraft Photos Ticket Cost 2 Year

Beechcraft 1900 UIN-STL 18x/Week :40 $64.00 Air Choice One N/A 19 684 $ 6,014,709 (pressurized) UIN-ORD 18x/Week 1:00 $115.00

United Pilatus PC-12 UIN-STL 24x/Week :45 $45.00 Boutique Air 9 324 $ 6,663,781 Airlines (Pressurized) UIN-ORD 12x/Week 1:15 $79.00

American UIN- STL 18x/Week :40 $50.00 Cape Air Tecnam P2012 9 324 $ 6,211,279 Airlines UIN-ORD 18x/Week 1:15 $75.00

United CRJ-200 SkyWest Airlines 50 UIN-ORD 12x/Week 1:15 $79.00 600 $ 6,534,014 Airlines (Pressurized)